OPTIMIZING THE USE OF TWO STAY TWO STRAY METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH

Dian Yuliana, Dewi Rochsantiningsih, Handoko Pudjobroto

Abstract

The research aims to describe whether and to what extend the use of Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) improves students’ motivation in learning English and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of TSTS. The research was carried out to eighth grade students in one of Junior High School in Karanganyar. The research data were collected by using techniques of observation including questionnaire, photographs, field notes, interview, documents, and test. The qualitative data were analyzed through assembling the data, coding the data, comparing the data, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The research findings show that Two Stay Two Stray Method improves students’ motivation in learning English. Besides, there was were some strength of implementation Two Stay Two Stray Method in learning process including students’ behavior, interest, and interaction among students and interaction between students and teacher. Considering the result of this study, it is suggested that Two Stay Two Stray Method overcome the students’ motivation problem in learning English.

Keywords

Two Stay Two Stray; motivation; learning English; Classroom Action Research

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/edj.v4i2.40041

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